Strengthening response to harassment at sea Strengthening response to harassment at sea IMO opens applications for Safe Horizons project Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 590 IMO Member States have until the 4 May to apply to become one of up to six countries to participate in a new initiative aimed at eradicating violence and harassment at sea.
Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa Green ports and decarbonisation on the agenda in Africa Addressing priority areas for operational transformation Thursday, March 26, 2026 0 654 NIGERIA: African leaders affirmed their commitment to position African ports as environmentally responsible partners that strengthen competitiveness and efficiency within the transport system during a workshop that highlighted the findings of a continental report aimed at addressing priority areas for operational transformation.
Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade Funding package to help developing economies participate in world trade CAMEROON: The UK Government has announced £13 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to enable developing economies to participate... Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 345
Cold case continues Cold case continues SOUTH AFRICA: The Western Cape High Court this month kept alive a significant legal claim by two South African fruit terminal companies against... Wednesday, March 25, 2026 0 964
Sea turtles off limits for tourists Sea turtles off limits for tourists MAURITIUS: Tourists and operators in the sector have been warned that certain interactions with sea turtles that continue to be offered and... Tuesday, March 24, 2026 0 715
Durban leases extended Durban leases extended SOUTH AFRICA: Port stakeholders have until Friday to comment on Transnet National Ports Authority’s intention to extend seven leases in the... Monday, March 23, 2026 0 590
Researchers address underwater exploration challenges Researchers address underwater exploration challenges SOUTH AFRICA: Researchers at CSIR believe that they will soon be able to broadcast high-resolution sonar images of ocean pipelines, hidden... Monday, March 23, 2026 0 417
A 25-year concession confirmed for Cape Town A 25-year concession confirmed for Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: FFS Tank Terminals has been given the greenlight to finance, construct, operate and maintain the liquid bulk terminal in the Port of... Friday, March 20, 2026 0 591
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...